Hong Kong’s Top 5 cinemas!
After hitting a low point, Hong Kong’s cinemas have made a strong comeback, adding dozens of new screens and introducing new amenities that enhance the movie-going experience. Here are Hong Kong’s top 5 movie theaters!
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WHAT? HKH is cited in the Wikipedia entry for Chungking Express?
Looks like our little post about the demise of California Tower has made it big-time. The story was included as a citation, or footnote, in the Wikipedia entry for the beloved Wong Kar Wai film, Chungking Express.
Is Hong Kong losing its culinary identity?
The last few years have seen closing after closing of cherished local restaurants and snack shops who have been driven out of business by the city’s high rents.
S.T.D. invades Hong Kong!
Shanghai-based DJ crew and promoters, S.T.D. are arriving in Hong Kong to play a set at J.B.’s Lounge on Friday, June 7th.
Topshop flagship store arrives in Central
Fashion retailer Topshop is opening their first store in Hong Kong on June 6th, 2013. Located at 59 Queens Road Central, this is the first Topshop flagship in greater China.
Simian Mobile Disco coming to Cubic!
British group Simian Mobile Disco, comprised of Jas Shaw and James Ford, will be playing a special DJ set in Macau’s Club Cubic on Saturday, June 15th.
5 quick tips for hiking in H.K.!
If you’re not hiking in Hong Kong then you’re missing out on one of the true pleasures of living here. There are a huge variety of trails for all abilities spread throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, and the outlaying islands.
The legend returns! Eric HAZE!
In town for his new collaboration with Fingercroxx, Eric Haze gave a quick demonstration of what originally made him famous!
Major street art exhibit opening in June!
On the heels of Art Basel Hong Kong, comes a large-scale show of street art titled “Work In Progress“.
Kitsune’s BeatauCue at Kee Club!
French duo BeatauCue will be playing Kee Club, Saturday, June 1st. The two have remixed everyone from Boys Noize and Two Door Cinema Club, to Steve Aoki and Armand Van Helden.
Hong Kong has arrived!
Thinking of Hong Kong as an art capital just ten short years ago would have been laughable, but today, it’s a reality that’s hard to deny.
Prodip Leung’s “Abstract Dimension”
Imagine Where The Wild Things Are meets retro Sci-fi, and you’ll have a good idea of the art of Prodip Leung.
Top 10 reasons why Hong Kong taxi drivers suck
Hong Kong taxi drivers, love them or hate them (actually, mostly just dislike them). They’re not ALL bad, perhaps 50% are adequate. Here are a few of the reasons why they’re not popular.
Mysterious new restaurant unveiled!
Celebrating the opening of their new IFC store, Givenchy held an after-party at a fascinating new restaurant / exhibition space called Duddell’s on Thursday night.
Hong Kong’s best concert ever? Watch the video!
Last Friday’s Hardpack concert featuring special guests such as L.M.F. and Mastamic was one of the city’s best.
Cool T-shirt alert at new Uniqlo flagship!
Passing through the Causeway Bay MTR station on Thursday night I happened to notice an ad for the new Uniqlo flagship store in Lee Theatre Plaza.
JM Rizzi exhibition at Joyce Boutique
Brooklyn-born artist JM Rizzi (aka JMR) exhibited a series of new work at Joyce Boutique in Central on Thursday evening.
Dim sum inspired sneakers? Yes!
Hypebeast, the pioneer sneaker culture and street fashion blog recently collaborated with Puma to create their own signature shoes.
The folksy art of used electronics signs
You may have walked past them for years and never truly appreciated the lowly used electronics sign.
Hidden field above Happy Valley?
Grass is so rare in Hong Kong that when you stumble across a patch in the city it’s sort of like finding an oasis in the middle of the desert.
Retro soundtracks! Remember when H.K. movies had great music?
For decades, Hong Kong movies captivated audiences around the world with a magical combination of action, romance and comedy all rolled into one. Another important trait they often shared were amazing soundtracks!
Classic Hip Hop & Soul, The Do-Over, Sunday!
L.A.’s all-day party, ‘The Do Over‘ hosted by Chris Haycock, Jamie Strong, and Aloe Blacc is coming to Hong Kong this Sunday, May 5th.
Volar closing for renovations
The smell of spray paint was in the air as guests paid their last visit to the old Volar in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area. The club, which recently celebrated it’s 8th anniversary, is closing for a major renovation.
CLOT X Rivieras launch
CLOT held an event on Friday night at JUICE, Causeway Bay to mark the launch of their most recent shoe collaboration. This time around the Hong Kong brand teamed up with French shoe label Rivieras.
Does Hong Kong have an icon shortage?
Though there are plenty of pseudo celebrities to make up fodder for the gossip magazines, there are few real stars that can deliver notable performances and withstand the test of time.
Jean-Michel Basquiat show coming to Gagosian!
Art lovers who got a small taste of Basquiat’s work in the recent Andy Warhol exhibition, can soon get a broader look at the artist as Hong Kong’s Gagosian gallery puts on a dedicated show in late May.
Galbi Tacos? Tteokbokki Mac N Cheese? Chef Kam on Haven St. tonight!
Popular private chef Leo Kam is holding a one night only pop-up on Haven Street in Causeway Bay tonight!
Art jamming at home? Here’s where to buy art supplies!
Art jamming spots are everywhere in Hong Kong these days, but what if you’d like to paint at home?
Shhhhhh! The secret Nike Factory Outlet, North Point
If you haven’t been to the Nike Factory Store in North Point, then you’re missing out on what is actually the best Nike apparel store in the city.
FLASHBACK PHOTOS! H.K. Film Awards 1998!
As the city celebrated the Hong Kong Film Awards last week, we dug into our archive and found photos from our very first time attending back in 1998!